Cru Hospitality will open Smith's Provisions and The Back Bar at Sparkman Wharf this March, adding quick-service burgers and a cocktail/wine bar to the Channelside waterfront.

Mixue, the Chinese ice‑cream‑and‑tea chain, opened a Herald Square shop selling $1.19 cones; crowds and mixed reviews show the arrival is more novelty than culinary triumph for now.

Olive Garden filed permits for a 7,828‑sq‑ft restaurant at 251 Nicolette Creek Road in Midlothian; construction is slated to begin July 6, 2026.

The Publican has removed its communal tables and refreshed the dining room as chef Rob Levitt updates the menu under Donnie Madia's oversight.

Urban Roots pairs award‑winning house beers with slow‑smoked barbecue, earning both local devotion and national nods. It’s a roomy, dog‑friendly pick in Southside Park.

EDO Hospitality has opened Braseria by EDO at The Collective — a muraled French‑Spanish brasserie with shareable plates, tableside tartare and a sizable wine and spirits program.

A Visit The Northshore reel shows Gerald Gruenig raving about Don’s Seafood in Covington, sparking local chatter.

Seattle roaster Q.E.D. Coffee opens a new café inside Burien’s historic Three Tree Point Store, serving coffee and pastries with daytime hours and plans for neighborhood events.

Labora Cafe opened in Convoy, pairing ceremonial matcha with slow-drip Vietnamese coffee in a roomy, work-friendly space open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Little Prague European Bakery quietly reopened in Morgan Junction and is ramping up service. Reader photos show pastries on display and staff say they expect to be at full speed soon.

Kitchen and Rail opened Monday in the former Mort's Deli spot in Golden Valley, bringing lunch service, a full bar and a pastrami tribute called The MORT.

A decades-old Lakewood pizzeria announced it closed last week, ending more than 70 years on Detroit Avenue.

Burger Vault opened on North 56th Street with halal beef, homemade sauces and plant‑based options after sampling more than 20 farms. The shop opens daily at 11 a.m.